Dental Hygienist

Cornerstone Care Community Health Centers; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Care Community Health Centers recherche un Hygieniste Dentaire pour intégrer son équipe et aider à améliorer la santé des patients dans une région diversifiée. Avec des responsabilités allant de l'éducation des patients à l'application de soins d'hygiène, ce rôle est essentiel pour notre mission de servir les populations mal desservies. Des avantages tels que l'assurance santé, la retraite et des congés généreux sont offerts.

Benefits

Assurance médicale

Couverture dentaire et vision

Assurance vie

Assurance invalidité à long terme

Retraite 403 B

Comptes de dépenses flexibles

Congés payés

Qualifications

• Licence en hygiène dentaire avec certification de rayons X.
• Licence actuelle de l'État de Pennsylvanie.
• Formation certifiée en CPR.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des prophylaxes et éduquer les patients sur l'hygiène dentaire.
• Compléter les formulaires cliniques préliminaires et passer en revue l'historique médical.
• Maintenir le système de rappel et envoyer les lettres de rappel aux patients.

Skills

Communication

Connaissance des règles de confidentialité HIPAA

Education

Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene

Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene

Job description

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Cornerstone Care has locations throughout Southwestern Pa. and we are seeking a Dental Hygienist to join our team.

Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: "To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved."

Cornerstone Care has a long history of serving patients in our region and with over 24 million dollars in annual revenues. You can join a dynamic team of professionals where your contributions and voice make a difference.

We are the best family care center across Southwestern PA and Northern WV for affordable healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Seats, positions, and dismisses scheduled hygiene patients.
• Completes preliminary clinic forms.
• Reviews medical history and discuss any problems with the dentist.
• Provides patient education in toothbrush instruction, flossing demonstration, and any additional information as required.
• Performs prophylaxis, i.e. supragingival scaling, subgingival scaling, root planing, gingivalcurrettage, polishing.
• Takes, processes and mounts radiographs for hygiene patients as deemed necessary by the dentist
• Applies topical fluoride on children.
• Assists with first aid procedures.
• Maintains recall system and sends reminder letters to patients for their recall appointment.
• Receives and maintains updated CPR training.
  
  

A dental hygienist may perform any duty delegated to the dental assistant. She may be called upon to assist if there are no hygiene patients available.

Minimum Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• Dental Hygiene license X-Ray Certification, Public Health License preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene (Bachelor's preferred)
• Current PA State License
• Excellent Communication skills
• Basic understanding and knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rule
• Current CPR Certification
  
  

Cornerstone Care is a Non-Profit, Federally Qualified Health Center with 12 locations and a mobile unit, serving communities throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia. Our mission is to improve the health of our patients and all the residents of the communities we serve, with special concern for the medically underserved and low-income populations.

Cornerstone Care offers: Medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, 403 B retirement, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, credit union, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time off package.

Cornerstone Care, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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